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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
4
Announcements and notices shown in the Saline Observer list charges for obituaries marriages and other personal notices free of charge while personal benefit items incur regular rates. Subscriptions and pricing details for single copies and periods are provided with minimum charges and column items for notices and poetry.
A state supreme court decision clarifies that notices describing lands to be sold for delinquent taxes are required. The decision notes contracts tied to tax collections must not be impaired by delaying sales, and that emergency police powers cannot override tax notice duties.
Representative Vernon J. Brown decries a senate bill by Senator Moore authorizing delinquent taxes and back assessments on land repossessed from buyers. He claims Detroit Oakland County real estate speculators profit while homeowners bear the tax burden, urging opposition to the measure.
A third grade diary details history tests, vitamin posters, square surface work, and a basketball tourney at Ypsilanti High School. Teachers report Swiss themes in art, Dutch dolls, March birdwatching, and new pupils Doris Schmid and Glen Weatherwax.
The piece stresses education as a democratic safeguard guiding ethical formation and citizenry. It warns that Michigan's 1933 34 school tax cuts threaten progress, urging state support to avoid long term harm and rejecting temporary budget trims as false economy.
Representative Brown protests the Moore bill claiming it favors non taxpayers and land speculators. The measure allows delinquent taxes to be paid over years starting 1935 and waives interest on back taxes when re assessed, according to the Howard City Record.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets Sundays at 10 30 A M in the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday school after the morning service for youths under twenty. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 P M. March 12 lesson subject Substance cites Matt 6 33 and readings from Science and Health.
West Mooreville residents and relatives gathered across nearby towns. Albert and Betty Loesch visited Monroe and Detroit, while Collins and family visited Wayne. The report lists multiple calls, visits, and a severe farming accident near London involving Sylvan Kanitz.
Mrs Mildred Robinson and Mrs Harold Jewell visited Judd school and U M hospital. Mr and Mrs D G Richards and family hosted or visited Dunn relatives. Alfred Atton, Herbert Teachout Donald Bemish, Lois Teachout, Jack Champion, Kazmaier, Yape, Florine Richards, George Franklin, Clifford Richards and others were among relatives and friends calling or visiting over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Harold Jewell visited in Jackson Sunday and in Ann Arbor Saturday. Mrs Alfred Acton spent Thursday with Mrs R J Dunn. Joseph Dunn spent Monday with his sister Mrs G Kazmaier in Ypsilanti. KE Gilbert and family visited R J Dunn Monday. Mr Miller moved to Saline Valley Farms. Norman Kazmaier of Ypsilanti joined R J Dunn Wednesday. Mrs Bailey and Mr and Mrs D G Richards spent Friday in Saline with Mrs Josephine Van Houten. A G Richards stayed Friday to Sunday with Sid ney Yape and Florine Richards in Ann Arbor. Pearl and Rose Marie Dunn were hosted at supper by Mrs Millis at Saline Valley Farms for her daughter Vellen’s birthday.
A Brooklyn Exponent note argues converting alcohol into motor fuel could aid farmers by using corn or wheat to produce ethanol at estimated costs. It cites a 10 to 25 percent alcohol mix in gasoline and suggests a farmer driven market could restore prices and profitability. Also briefly reports Marl Stitt, a former preacher, confessing to chicken theft in Columbus, Indiana.
Last Sunday showed improvement over the previous week and plans for next Sunday are laid out. Morning worship at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 9:15 led by S Y Cotton and Merritt Martin. Eileen Martin on piano. Evening activities begin at 6:45 with the Young People's Societies and 7:30 featuring the Intermediate Endeavor Day program and pageant.
Morning worship at 10 o'clock with Miss Irene FitzGerald soloist. Sunday school at 11:15 led by EC A. Holmes. Senior League at 6:30 led by Eisther Bowen. Junior League also at 6:30 led by Miss Stark. Evening service at 7:30 titled The Cry of Desolation. Seven cross words season topics follow. Attendance reached about 3000 at ski exhibitions by the Michigan State Ski Club near Brighton, per Dexter Leader.
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